light: 11 Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for Under $100 - 05/08/14 02:55 AM
Wouldn’t it be nice to approach your home’s entrance with a grin instead of a grimace? Take our tips for beating a clear, safe, and stylish path to your front door. First impressions count — not just for your friends, relatives, and the UPS guy, but for yourself. Whether it’s on an urban stoop or a Victorian front porch, your front door and the area leading up to it should extend a warm welcome to all comers — and needn’t cost a bundle.
 
Here’s what you can do to make welcoming happen on the cheap.
1. Clear the way for curb appeal. The path … (0 comments)

light: A KITCHEN CLEAN UP PAYS WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME - 05/04/14 10:38 PM
When it comes to selling a home, a kitchen clean up pays. You don't have to do an expensive remodel to make your kitchen appealing to buyers. If you're starting with a good kitchen space, then making a few inexpensive modifications can help you get your home noticed and sell for more money.
Here are a few things to start with. Some people like to leave every single appliance that they've used in the last week out, but, to show good space, you’re going to have to clear your counters. One of the major mistakes sellers make is leaving the kitchen, … (0 comments)

light: Paint, Lighting and Flooring are Foundations for Refeathering the Nest - 09/03/10 09:48 AM
Some rooms scream — "Help!"Others say nothing, and that's a problem, too.Take the typical bedroom. Michael Payne has seen thousands, just this month."The bedroom tends to get forgotten — you spend all your money elsewhere in the house," said Payne, a celebrity interior designer and makeover specialist best known for his "Designing For The Sexes" series on HGTV. "You end up with a totally forgettable room that you don't want your best friend to see."Helping people find indoor harmony — particularly at affordable prices — is a common challenge for designers. Instead of moving, homeowners are staying put and trying to … (0 comments)

light: It's About the Basics: 7 Tips for Selling Your Home - 08/25/10 03:50 AM
 
Since the housing boom ended and the market began to shift, the phrase “going back to basics” has been tossed around quite frequently. From the way agents handle their business to the way they communicate with clients, the phrase has gotten quite the workout. But what about consumers? They were caught up in the housing boom as well…with homes selling in a day, sometimes a few hours. Getting back to basics seems like something simple that sellers should look at as well. It might just mean the difference between selling within a month and selling within a year. Here are … (1 comments)

 
Christopher Pataki, Hockessin Delaware Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Christopher Pataki

Hockessin Delaware Real Estate

Hockessin, DE

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